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expectedly-built

|ex-pect-ed-ly-built|

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/ɪkˈspɛktɪdli bɪlt/

anticipated construction

Etymology
Etymology Information

'expectedly-built' originates from the combination of 'expectedly' and 'built'. 'Expectedly' comes from the Latin 'expectare', meaning 'to look out for', and 'built' is derived from the Old English 'byldan', meaning 'to construct'.

Historical Evolution

'expectedly' evolved from the Latin 'expectare' through Middle English 'expecten', and 'built' from Old English 'byldan'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'expectedly' meant 'in a manner that is anticipated', and 'built' meant 'constructed'. The combined term retains these meanings.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

constructed or formed in a manner that was anticipated or foreseen.

The house was expectedly-built, matching the architect's original design.

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Last updated: 2025/03/15 12:06